Pittsfield Buff vs Straw Hat paint color comparison

Pittsfield Buff vs Straw Hat

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Pittsfield Buff (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Straw Hat (LRV 57), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Pittsfield Buff
Benjamin Moore · HC-24
LRV59.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-24
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Straw Hat
Benjamin Moore · 270
LRV57.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number270
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Pittsfield Buff vs Straw Hat Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pittsfield Buff on one side and Straw Hat on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.